This Vegan Spicy Chickpeas recipe is an easy and flavorful chickpea curry packed with bold spices and protein. Perfect for a healthy, quick dinner or meal prep, it’s a delicious plant-based main dish or side.
Spicy Chickpeas
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Keyword Easy Chickpea Recipe, Healthy Chickpea Dish, Indian Chickpea Recipe, Spicy Chickpeas, Vegan Chickpea Curry
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Servings 5 Serving
Author Carrie Bruno
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp salt (optional)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Fresh cilantro, garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, and the rest of the ingredients, stirring to combine.
- Cover the pan and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over quinoa or rice and garnish with cilantro.

